Tempest Tost wins the $1m
Magic Millions Trophy
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Don Abell - Replaced as chairman of Tas Board The Wakeful Club - Christmas Dinner Gavelhouse - New Bloodstock Company Theseo - Australian Horse Of The Year? Devonport - Racing Syndication Racing Advisory Committee - TROA New Administation - Tas Racing Board Racing's Hall of Fame - New Members Stuyvesant - Horse of the Year Trent Wells - Warrnambool victory Denise Martin - Star Thoroughbreds
The State council of TROA could undertake a restructure following decisions made at the annual meeting in November. The meeting decided that the council would move from the regional representation of Southern, Northern and North-West delegates to a single State body to service the interest of owners. Below is a brief summary of what took place at the annual meeting. At the Association''s 2009 Annual General Meeting, members voted unanimously to change TROA from its current "regional" structured body with three local committees to a single administered body to service all owners in Tasmania.It is anticipated that a new Constitution will be available for members to sign off early in the new year. Elections will then be conducted to put the new Committee in place This followed a decision to change the Association's Constitution so that all Tasmanian owners automatically become members of TROA. With TROA now representing all Tasmanian owners, it paved the way to enable the Association to forward a submission to the Tasmanian Racing Board for the introduction of an "OWNERS CARD" similar to those cards currently available to owners in other States
DON ABELL - REPLACED AS CHAIRMAN Tasmanian Racing Board chairman Don Abell has been replaced after finishing just one year of his three-year contract. Abell, a successful Victorian businessman, was the inaugural chairman of the Tasmanian Racing Board when it was formed 12 months ago. He joined the board after previously being chairman of the Moonee Valley Racing Club. His replacement has surprised many in the Tasmanian racing industry and he has been succeeded by Hobart racing identity Brian Speers. In replacing Mr Abell the Racing Minister, Michael Aird said he had "helped the industry take control of its own destiny and leaves Tasmanian racing in an excellent position," . Mr Abell was the only board member appointed for a three-year term with the other members on for 12 months. The other board members are Geoffrey Baxter, Trevor Leis, Tom O'Meara and Rod Thirkell-Johnston and they are up for re-election next month..
TROA Tasmania held a well attended annual meeting at the Man O'Ross Hotel at Ross on Wednesday, September 30. State president Alan Davison covered a wide range of issues in his annual report. To view his report click here
Alister Simpson, recognised as the leading equine artist in Australia for the last three decades, has made a special offer of his latest book to TROA members. A Brush With Horses is a unique coffee table book representing Simpson's work in oils, watercolours, gouache and pencil. There are two editions of the book available, a hardback version and a limited release in bonded leather. The hardback version includes a jacket replete with gold foil and French folds. It retails at $89.99 but is available to members for $65.00 post free. The exclusive bonded leather edition is limited to just 199 copies worldwide. Each copy is signed and personalised with a unique illustration by Simpson. It retails at $225 but is available to members for $175 post free. For further information contact penny@exislepublishing.com or telephone 02 4998 3327
THE WAKEFUL CLUB - CHRISTMAS DINNER The Wakeful Club, in conjunction with the Cancer Council of Tasmania is organising a Christmas dinner at Tattersall's Park to raise money for research and the awareness of prostate cancer. The dinner will be held on the evening of Friday, November 27 at a cost of $100 per head. Bookings can be made with the Tasmanian Racing Club on 6272 9492. For further information click here
TROA member and racehorse syndicator Brendan Elliss, under his banner Ebred, has two un-raced youngsters available for potential clients. Elliss has put together packages for a Live To Win rising three-year-old filly and a Catbird rising two-year-old. The Live To Win filly is presently being broken in by Mark Everett and is available for lease while the Catbird youngster will be broken in during August. Both horses are to be trained at Longford by John Blacker. If you are interested in either youngster you can gain further information from the attached flyer. Click here
GAVELHOUSE - NEW BLOODSTOCK COMPANY Gavelhouse, an online thoroughbred selling house, is offering its services to Tasmanian owners and breeders. Founding director Gary Moore said Gavelhouse offered buyers and sellers an inexpensive and effective means of trading thoroughbreds online. Gavelhouse charges no commissions or any kind of commercial participation in owners' sales. Buyers and sellers deal directly with each other. The seller only pays a modest listing fee. The service is the culmination of 30 years experience in the racing and breeding industries and is designed for anyone thinking about or looking to buy or sell a racehorse. ``Whether exploring your very first transaction or trading on a regular basis, Gavelhouse provides a first-class, easy alternative to the auction environment and it is available to you anytime and from anywhere,'' Moore said. To read more about Gavelhouse click here
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Grand galloper Theseo, part-owned by Queenstown businessman Phil Evans, missed out on the Australian Racehorse of the Year Award. Theseo was narrowly beaten by international sprinter Scenic Blast. In further bad news Theseo has been ruled out for the spring carnival with a leg injury. Theseo has developed into one of Australia's most consistent middle distance gallopers and always gives a big sight with his front-running style. Evans is one of 10 owners in Theseo and the six-year-old gelding has given him some wonderful thrills over the past 12 months. Theseo was syndicated by Denise Martin of Star Thoroughbreds after being bought as a yearling for $132,000 and his career now stands at seven wins and over $1.68 million in prizemoney.
DEVONPORT - RACING SYNDICATION The Devonport Racing Club has launched a novel syndication scheme it hopes will promote racing on the North-West. The club wants to have up to three racehorses available to be raced by a syndicate of interested members. The club has already been active at the Tasmanian Select Magic Million Yearling sales and is now courting members who may want to participate. Depending on the number of syndicate members there is expected to be an initial outlay of $500 each and then a payment of $20 per week. It is intended for the racehorses to be trained at Spreyton Park and the club will register its own racing silks. A breakfast will be held at the racecourse at 8.30am on Saturday, June 13 when interested members can inspect the two horses acquired so far. Further information can be obtained from the Devonport Racing Club office.
RACING ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TROA Representatives of TROA were involved in a meeting with other industry stakeholders at Ross on January 21. The intention of the meeting was to consider the formation of a Tasmanian Racing Advisory Committee which would in future liaise with the new Tasmanian Racing Board. The meeting was attended by representatives of TROA, breeders, jockeys and trainers. It was decided that a delegation of four, representing each of the industry stakeholders, will meet with the new Tasmanian Racing Board in Hobart early in February to outline what has taken place so far. Sections of the thoroughbred industry believe a united voice is required to consult with the new racing administration. Armidale Stud's general manager Robyn Whishaw has been one of the driving forces behind the proposed committee.
Over 100 racehorse owners enjoyed the Industry Forum held at Mowbray on the opening day of the Launceston Cup carnival on February 15. With Victorian TROA president David Moodie unable to fulfill his commitment as guest speaker after some of his property was damaged by the tragic bushfires Brighton trainer Gary White proved an able replacement. White gave an account of the win of his filly Tempest Tost in the $1m Magic Millions Trophy on the Gold Coast in January. He also related an amusing tale involving himself and top jockey Craig Newitt in a post-race inquiry in the steward's room when Newitt's use of the whip was queried. Other guest speakers at the forum were John Bath, part-owner of Australia's Horse of the Year Weekend Hussler, and Tony Williams representing the Magic Millions company. Williams provided a preview of the Tasmanian Select Yearling Sales to be held at the Inveresk Showgrounds during Cup week. The industry forum has now become an integral part of the activities over the Launceston Cup carnival and has become a must for TROA members. The forum was successfully launched in 2008 when media personality Ken Callender came from Sydney to be the guest speaker.
Tasmanian Racing Club chairman Geoff Harper and his trainer Gary White have enjoyed their biggest thrill with the win of Tempest Tost at the Magic Millions carnival on the Gold Coast. Ridden by Darren Gauci, Tempest Tost outgunned her opposition to win the $1million Magic Millions Trophy for three-year-olds. Tempest Tost overcame some pre-race nerves to be in the box seat most of the way for Gauci. Harper paid $72,500 for Tempest Tost as a yearling and the grey filly now has wins at Caulfield, Flemington and the Gold Coast to her credit. The win of Tempest Tost is some compensation for Harper and White who had their Benalla Cup winner Rhumb Line sidelined with injury in October. It is the first Tasmanian success at the Magic Millions carnival.
Taxi driver cum racehorse trainer Joe Janiak told his amazing story when he was a guest of the Devonport Racing Club during Cup week. Janiak is trainer and part-owner of Australia's favourite sprinter Takeover Target. He paid $1250 for the gelding at a clearance sale and since then Takeover Target has gone on to win $5.2 million in prizemoney with victories in most states of Australia, England, Singapore and Japan. Janiak was a popular guest at Devonport and took part in all of the club's Cup activities.
Popular jockey Corey Kingston has announced his retirement after a 19-year career in the saddle. Kingston, 35, said having to starve himself to be at a competitive riding weight was the reason behind his decision. Kingston served his apprenticeship with trainer Gary White and it was a partnership that continued until his retirement. Front-running wins in the Launceston Cup on Free Beer in 1995 and 1996 were among the highlights of his career and more recently his association with dual Horse of the Year, Stuyvesant. Kingston has started a new career as a carpet layer but won't be lost to racing completely as he will continue to ride trackwork for White at Brighton.
RACING'S HALL OF FAME - NEW MEMBERS The Tasmanian thoroughbred racing industry welcomed the latest additions to the Hall of Fame at the presentation evening held at Tattersall's Park on August 15. The evening was attended by over 250 people and they warmly applauded the induction of two members in each of the categories of trainer, jockey, horse and associates. The new inductees are former star gallopers Alfa and Gay Lungi, trainers George Blacker and Bill Bullen and jockeys Bill Dunstone and George Stebbings. Inducted in the associates category were the late Gordon Jennings and three generations of the Trinder family; Ray, Michael and Adam. For The Examiner's full story click here
TASMANIAN RACING HALL OF FAME
HORSES: Brallos, Sydeston, Lanesborough, Malua, Piping Lane, Strop, Beer Street, Wodalla, St Andrews, Alfa, Gay Lungi. TRAINERS: George Cann, Len Dixon, Jock Dobie, Charlie Goggin, Alec Grant, Mal Gerrard, Brian Lomasney, Alan Stubbs, George Blacker, Bill Bullen JOCKEYS: Max Baker, Beverley Buckingham, Ron Evans, Geoff Prouse E (Ted) Cox, Stephen Maskiell, Frank Tocknell, Robert Grinham, Gary King, Bill Dunstone, George Stebbings ASSOCIATES: John Lord, Field Family, Thomas Lyons, Whishaw Family, Bert Wicks, Graham McLeod, Barry Larter, Bill Oliver, Milton Pettit, Gordon Jennings, Trinder Family.
STUYVESANT - HORSE OF THE YEAR Ill-fated galloper Stuyvesant made it two in a row when he scored an easy win in the Tasmanian Racehorse of the Year. Stuyvesant had to be put down after breaking his leg in a race fall at Caulfield in May after again dominating the weight-for-races over the summer racing carnival. Stuyvesant's win was announced at the thoroughbred industry awards evening held at Tattersall's Park on August 15. Trainer Dave Brunton scored a double with Life To The Full and Testamarriage in the 3YO and 2YO categories. For The Examiner's full story click here
The Tasmanian Thoroughbred Racing Council has accepted the resignation of its chief executive officer Rohan Mitchell. Mitchell is returning to Victoria after 18 months in the position and he will finish his duties at the end of September. His contribution to the Tasmanian thoroughbred industry has been praised by TTRC chairman Rod Thirkell-Johnston. For for the full story click here
Tasmanian racing lost a champion of the cause with the death of David McQuestin on Saturday, May 24. Mr McQuestin had a life-long passion for horse racing and played an integral role in its administration for many years. He was the inaugural chairman of the Tasmanian Racing Directorate and was one of the driving forces in the re-development of the Mowbray racetrack into the multi-code facility which exists today. Mr McQuestin raced horses both in Victoria and Tasmania over the years and enjoyed a high level of success. Just a fortnight before his death Mr McQuestin was in the winner's circle at Elwick with promising three-year-old Mystery Quest who he raced in partnership with good friends Darrel Baldock, Graeme "Gypsy" Lee and TROA State Council secretary Keith Butterworth.
The Tasmanian racing industry is mourning the death of former Devonport bookmaker Max Rundle. Mr Rundle, 92, died at his home on May 6 bringing to an end a long career in racing. He was a registered bookmaker for almost 25 years and worked for many years from the Devonport Club. Following his retirement from bookmaking Mr Rundle expanded his interests in racing and breeding and continued to race horses until his death. He was a benevolent supporter of racing and for many years was both the patron of the Devonport Racing Club and the North-West division of the Tasmanian Racehorse Owners Association. Each year he donated a valuable trophy which went to the connections of the leading three-year-old in the North-West Horse of the Year. He was also a life member of the DRC.
TRENT WELLS - WARRNAMBOOL VICTORY Trent Wells was forced out of Tasmania because of his desire to pursue a career as a cross-country jockey. The untimely demise of jumps racing 12 months ago gave the 22-year-old no other option than to leave his Spreyton home but the move was justified with his stirring victory in the Galleywood Hurdle at Warrnambool during the May carnival. Wells has established a wonderful rapport with Weeping Willow with a 100 per cent record from four rides and has earned plenty of plaudits from the gelding's trainer Chris Hyland. ''Trent is very cool and patient in a race, much cooler than I am,'' he said. Wells has reduced his claiming allowance since moving to Victoria and will continue to be in demand as the jumping season reaches its peak in the weeks ahead. The Galleywood Hurdle is the feature hurdle race at the Warrnambool carnival and two Tasmanian jockeys now feature on the honour board. Craig Hedditch won the first running on Tasmanian-owned Inchgower in 1995.
DENISE MARTIN - STAR THOROUGHBREDS
The run of success continues for Denise Martin and Star Thoroughbreds with Theseo now flying the flag after the retirement of Golden Slipper winner Sebring. Denise is a former Tasmanian schoolteacher who turned to the business of syndicating racehorses in 1995. Theseo has developed into one of Australia's best middle distance gallopers winning the Epsom Handicap and the Mackinnon Stakes in the spring. Sebring, the champion two-year-old of his year, has been retired and will stand stud duties at Widden Stud in 2009. Sebring cost $143,000 and became a millionaire on the racetrack fwinning $2.53m for his 10 owners. He faces a bright future at Widden and his stud fee will be announced in April. Over the past 12 years Martin has introducd more than 300 individual owners to racing and her horses have won in excess of 500 races and are trained for her by Gai Waterhouse.
Theseo (Nash Rawiller) leads all the way in the St George Stakes at Caulfield on Februay 21
Tote Tasmania's chief executive officer Craig Coleman has said that improving the appeal of Tasmanian thoroughbred racing was the only way to maintain Sky Channel coverage of Sunday racing. For his media release click here
For the second year in a row there were emotional scenes at Spreyton Park, this time when 10-year-old Pindari Prince landed an upset win in the $120,000 Total Care Devonport Cup. Matching Lunardi's 2008 success Pindari Prince provided a young Latrobe family with its biggest thrill in racing. For the full story click here
Ballarat trainer Darren Weir is quickly becoming the "Cups King" of Tasmania. Weir has completed another successful raid winning the $400,000 AAMI Hobart Cup with promising stayer Gotta Keep Cool. Weir has now won the Hobart Cup in three of the past four years and is considering heading to the $300,000 Launceston Cup on February 25 with the gelding. For the full story click here
LAUNCESTON CUP - 2009 Randwick trainer Anthony Cummings added his name to the Launceston Cup with tough stayer Zavite after a drama-filled victory at Mowbray. Zavite had to overcome a series of setbacks before correct weight was declared for the feature race on Tasmania's biggest race day. The six-year-old's problems started during a rough float trip to the track which saw him suffer abrasions to both hips. Then during the race jockey Nash Rawiller had to take evasive action when leader Spokmman suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed in front of him. Zavite completed an interstate trifecta when he beat home Adelaide galloper Centurytwentyone and last year's winner Ista Kareem but correct weight was delayed when some of the connections of Ista Kareem protested claiming Zavite had been treated with an antiseptic spray in contravention to the rules after his float mishap. After a few minutes stewards gave the all clear when there was no evidence to support the claim.
NORTH-WEST HORSE OF THE YEAR (2009-10) Interstate wins at Gundagai and Albury have given Spreyton-trained sprinter Quarton an early lead in the North-West Horse of the Year Award Quarton is prepared by Adrian McGregor and Vicki Rhind who recently opened a satellite stable at Wangaratta to try and overcome Tasmania's run of wet weather.
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NORTH-WEST HORSE OF THE YEAR (2008-09) Spreyton-trained Cash For Shaw has taken out the North-West Racehorse of the Year Award for 2008-09.. Cash For Shaw has been a model of consistency for his trainer Michael Trinder winning five races and being placed three times. Trinder leased Cash For Shaw at the start of the season from Aceland Stud principal Alwyn Shaw and has transformed the gelding into a tough and consistent middle distance galloper. Consistent filly Moulin Rouge has won the three-year-old award after taking over the lead from Tasmanian Oaks placegetter Speedy Sky when she won first-up from a spell at Elwick on July 12. Moulin Rouge is trained at Spreyton by Barry Campbell and he also took out the two-year-old category courtesy of his multiple winner Capone. Capone appears to have a mortgage on the Tasmanian Two-Year-Old of the Year award as well.
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